Fat Brands opens ghost kitchen in San Francisco

November 10, 2020

After launching ghost kitchens in Dallas and Chicago earlier this year, FAT Brands Inc., which owns Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's…

Island Fin Poke making Midwestern debut

November 10, 2020

Winter may be rapidly approaching, but Florida-based Island Fin Poke is bringing a taste of summer early next year to Chicago when its opens its first…

Your Pie adds operations, tech leaders

November 10, 2020

Athens, Georgia-based Your Pie has hired operations and technology leaders, including Mike Tillis as vice president of Operations and Support. Tillis, who…

Curry Up Now inks 6-unit Texas deal

November 10, 2020

Curry Up Now has signed a deal with a franchise group in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin areas to bring six restaurants and Mortar & Pestle craft…

Chipotle exec named to Exceptional Women cohort

November 10, 2020

The Exceptional Women Awardees Foundation has inducted Tabassum Zalotrawala, Chipotle's global chief development officer, into the Fall 2020 Exceptional Women…

Revel helping brands bypass third-party delivery systems

November 10, 2020

POS and business management provider, Revel Systems, has launched a restaurant delivery management platform that allows brands to bypass third-party delivery…

SMG taps Olo to give customers digital feedback

November 10, 2020

Kansas City-based Service Management Group, an experience management partner, is partnering with Olo, a food ordering platform, to allow SMG clients to solicit…

Killer Burger opening in Portland

November 10, 2020

Portland-based Killer Burger has signed a lease for its ninth corporate location to open at 325 NE Russell St., in northeast Portland, a news release said.

Plant-based meat options: Why it's a big deal to customers

by Jana Zschieschang — CMO, RMS

Since COVID, one in five consumers reported making healthier eating choices, according to the International Food Information Council, and it appears swapping…

Coming back from COVID-19: Tips, strategies and a silver lining

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A panel of fast casual brand leaders shared how they're on a comeback trail post COVID-19 during the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit as well as insight on…

Grubhub, Restaurant Strong team on $2M grant support program

November 9, 2020

Grubhub, a food order and delivery platform, and The Gregg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund, are teaming up on a $2 million support program providing…

Restaurant-transaction declines holding steady

November 9, 2020

Customer transaction declines at major U.S. restaurant chains held steady at -9% every week in October compared to the same weeks one year ago, according to…

German Doner Kebab hires former Nando's exec

November 9, 2020

German Doner Kebab, which is set to open 12 restaurants by the end of 2020 in the UK, has appointed Rich Collie as head of Project Management. Collie, who has…

Swap out the lights to keep them on

by Nancy Shenker

Multi-location restaurants have had to make significant changes to their operations this year to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety precautions, staffing…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana parent reveals results of tough Q3 in main operating states

November 6, 2020

Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana parent company, Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., reported a tough third quarter of results for the 13-week period ending on Sept.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches app, menu, promotions for holidays

November 6, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC known for its better-for-you-smoothies and food with a tropical twist, is debuting a mobile app refresh just in time for the…

Fast casual leaders talk gender inclusivity, how females can advance

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

There are more women than ever working in the fast casual industry, but it's still quite far from being a 50-50 gender split. Three female leaders share…

Qdoba growing non-traditional units

November 5, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats is growing its non-traditional footprint via universities, airports and other venues. Since August, the brand has opened eight locations on…

Is your brand WILD-worthy?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual has teamed up with Messner Reeves to create a certification program - Women In the Lead - recognizing restaurant brands that strive to include women…

Take part in the roundtable: 'How to Design a Technology Strategy for your Restaurant'

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